Chicken Out RotisseriePoultry used at Chicken Out is organic and marinated for 24 hours in a special blend of natural spices and herbs before it is slowly roasted. The side items offered are fresh vegetables, casseroles homemade apple cornbread stuffing. 1905 Scenic Highway, #1130, in the Presidential Market Center on Scenic Highway. 770-978-6667.Dillons Restaurant and Sports BarA place where “everybody knows your name,” serving a variety of entrees and boasting 28 televisions. Specialties include Award-Winning Babyback Ribs, wings and charbroiled sirloin. 850 Dogwood Road, SW, Lawrenceville. 770-978-4308.

Lil’ River GrillPairs trendy, Buckhead-style American dining with a casual and fun ambiance suitable for diners of any age. Specialties include pork chops and New Orleans-style jambalaya. 2000 Riverside Parkway, Suite 207, Lawrenceville. 770-995-1183.

Loco’s DeliFranchise grill feels like a place where everybody knows your name. Sandwiches, soups and salads are the highlights of the menu. Televisions in the bar and eating areas. 655 Ga. Highway 120, Lawrenceville. 770-682-8714.

Lubys Sports Bar and GrillOffers a full range of dinner specialties, including wings, ribs, Mexican and Italian cuisine. Most lunch items are priced under $5. Full bar with beer and wine, live music and 65 TVs keep patrons entertained. Price range: $2.95-$16.96. 1098 Herrington Road, Lawrenceville. 678-442-0088.

Mo-Joe’sKnown for Buffalo wings, the restaurant also prepares all-American favorites such as hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken tenders. 2059 Scenic Highway, Snellville. 770-978-7133.Norcross Station CafeMake tracks to this cafe, located in the old Norcross train depot, for railroad-themed dining. Serves everything from soup and seafood to pork chops and New York Strip. Price range: Under $20. 40 S. Peachtree St. in downtown Norcross. 770-409-9889.

Ichiban Sushi Ya Japanese Steak HouseOffers fresh sushi, hibachi dishes and an assortment of specialties. Serving seafood, chicken and beef, as well as an assortment of vegetables, egg rolls and soups. Hibachi items include a choice of steak, chicken, shrimp, scallops and vegetables. For under $10, patrons can have a Hibachi lunch complete with soup, salad, mixed vegetables and steamed rice. 2400 Satellite Blvd., Suite 107, Duluth. 678-957-0700

Lee’s Golden BuddhaChinese dishes like Mongolia Beef and Sesame Chicken Wings. The Happy Family platter includes a mix of meat, poultry, seafood and vegetables is served in a light sauce.4300 Buford Drive, Buford. 770-945-1224.

P.F. Chang’s China BistroCuisine from the major regions of China, such as Szechwan, Shanghai, Canton, Mongolian and Hunan. A full salad menu and American desserts may surprise diners, as may the sophisticated ambiance. 3333 Buford Drive, in the Village at the Mall of Georgia, Buford. 678-546-9005.

Samurai Japanese Steak House & Sushi BarAt 12 hibachi tables, entertainment is standard fare. The cooks put on a show as they prepare chicken, pork, steak and seafood dinners in front of customers. Seating with a view of food preparation at the sushi bar is also available. 1848 Old Norcross Rd., Suite A-100, Lawrenceville. 678-407-2577.

BARBECUEHawg Bar B QueOld-fashioned pit barbecue platters in a cozy, country atmosphere. Specialties include pulled pork, ribs, chicken and beef, with fried okra, squash, corn nuggets and corn on the cob. Kid-friendly menu available for under $3. 111 East May St., Ga. Highway 8, Winder. 770-867-8550.The Little BarnThe barn-shaped building does not house horses and pigs, but it does serve up flavorful barbecue and biscuits. Only open for breakfast and lunch, with barbecue served by the plate or the pound. Drive-thru available. 60 East Pike St., Lawrenceville. 770-962-1367.Spiced Right BarbequeDishes crowned with award-winning barbecue sauce. Buffet served at lunch and dinner with barbecue chicken, pork, Brunswick stew, sides and dessert. Combination platters and sandwiches also available. 5364 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn. 770-564-0355.Woody’s Bar-B-QSouthern-style smoked barbecue chicken, turkey, pork and beef with a slew of sides. Try the baby back rib dinner, with banana pudding for dessert. 2302 Main St., Snellville. 770-972-3188.

COFFEE SHOPSCoffee, Coffee, CoffeeCouches fill the hot spot, along with specialty drinks and scrumptious desserts. Pastries and fruit cups complete a menu that includes soups, salads, paninis and sandwiches. Chai tea, bag tea and frozen tea also served. 6575 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 678-473-1400.Red, White and BrewA combination of 40 different types of coffee and specialty drinks, as well as sandwiches, salads and pastries and a Christian ministry. Dishes include the Triple Decker Super Sandwich Plate and Julie’s Bagel, a cinnamon raisin bagel with peanut butter, banana and honey. Nonsmoking. 4050-D Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn. 770-717-7450. www.redwhiteandbrewcoffee.com.Somethin’s BrewinServes up a mixture of fresh coffee products, the basics for breakfast, lunch and dinner and a comfortable atmosphere with a fireplace surrounded by two sofas and eight Internet-connected computers. Specialty drinks include lattes, smoothies and Ice Dreams, milk with the flavoring of your choice and crushed ice. 2133 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road in Dean-Taylor Crossing, Suwanee. 770-513-9400.Scott & Main Coffee, Etc.Housed in the 110-year-old original Buford hotel. Breakfast and lunch items are served with gourmet coffee drinks and desserts in a comfortable setting. The Super Dyna Whoppin Mojo Bo Diddly Croissant stacks ham, egg and cheese on a fresh croissant. Price range: $1-$4.50. 15 Scott St., Buford. 678-714-6869.

DESSERTSMarble Slab CreameryThe ice cream shop offers 44 basic flavors, but thousands of combinations are possible. Custom flavors are created by folding “mixins” into the ice cream. Popular combinations are vanilla with cookies and chocolate with peanut butter cups. 1690 Ga. Highway 124 North in Presidential Commons, Snellville. 770-982-1049.

EUROPEANColossus Pizza and Family RestaurantPizzas and Greek dishes. Menu includes eggplant casserole, pasta specialities and grilled chopped steak. Don’t miss the baklava, the layered dessert made with phyllo dough and honey. Price range: Under $20. 5385 Five Forks Trickum Road in Mountain Park Plaza, Stone Mountain. Call 770-923-9852.Kalamata Greek RestaurantA wide array of tastes from Greece, from casual food to formal meals. Traditional fare includes stuffed grape leaves and Greek meatballs. Sub sandwiches and pizza also available. Leave room for famous Greek desserts. Open for lunch. Price range: $4.20-$17.95. 4075 Highway 29, Lilburn. 770-935-9990.La Madeleine French Cafe and BakeryAuthentic French menu, including salads and pastries, soups and quiche. Known for extensive selection of desserts. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 2255 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth. 770-814-0355.L’assiette French BistroA menu full of classic French cuisine and an atmosphere and ambiance that are authentically French. Open for lunch and dinner. Nonsmoking. Specialties include Lobster Bisque and Coq au Vin, rooster stew with red wine sauce. 5805 State Bridge Road, Duluth. 770-418-2353.Old Bridge RestaurantDishes that are common throughout Europe, a fine dining environment and live European music on weekends. Specialties include Chevapchichi, beef served in pita-like bread with onions, vegetable rice and fries, and Shrimp on Buzzara, shrimp cooked in olive oil, white wine, garlic, lemon and special seasonings. 650 Gwinnett Drive, Suite 202, Lawrenceville. 770-277-0251.

MEXICANBurrito FactoryCalifornia-style Mexican food with 200 burrito combinations. Fillings range from pinto beans to shrimp. Also offers appetizers, soups, salads and wings. Vegetarian friendly. 2400 Satellite Blvd., Price range: $1.99-$9.25.Duluth. 770-476-9555.Dos Copas Mexican GrillStarting with chips and salsa is easy, but choosing one entree from the extensive menu is hard. Traditional fare available for lunch or dinner. 2463 Hamilton Mill Parkway, Dacula. 770-617-3077.Los RecuerdosAuthentic, home-cooked Colombian food and a variety of Mexican cuisine with the ambience of a small Colombian village. Lunch and dinner. South American favorites like flan, arroz con leche (rice pudding) and plantains with cheese are some of the desserts. Fresh juices, such as papaya, mango and guava, are offered. Price range: Under $20. 5385 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross. 770-582-2511.Moe’s Southwest GrillFun names mark the menu. The Homewrecker Burrito is the most requested item, with rice, beans, meat, cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream and lettuce. Tacos come with a choice of black or pinto beans and grilled chicken, steak or tofu. 1475 Pleasant Hill Road, Lawrenceville. 770-806-8687.Monterrey Mexican RestaurantServes Mexican classics such as quesadillas, fajitas and burritos, as well as soups, salads and seafood. The menu includes Camarones al Mojo de Ajo, shrimp spiced with butter and garlic, and Enchiladas Verde, an order of three enchiladas topped with green salsa. 910 Athens Highway, Loganville. 770-554-9044.On the Border Mexican GrillTex-Mex is the flavor of this restaurant. Appetizers range from the Border Sampler, bites of chicken quesadillas, beef nachos and smoked chicken flautas, to favorites like nachos and guacamole. Other specialties include enchiladas, chimichangas and fajitas. 3206 Buford Drive, Buford. 678-546-4595.Sonia’s Mexican RestaurantA tradition for more than a dozen years. Lunch or dinner combo platters include tacos, chalupas, enchiladas and burritos. Grilled dishes such as kabobs and fajitas also available. For dessert, try authentic sopapillas and flan. 377 W. Pike St. (Highway 120), Pike Plaza, Lawrenceville. 770-995-1617.

Weather Vane CafeCountry cooking rules the roost at this down-home cafe. Basket meals served with fries and a choice of chicken tenders, shrimp, wings or fried catfish, or a full rack of ribs. For dessert, choose from apple pie, key lime pie or a brownie topped with vanilla ice cream. 521 Indian Trail Road, Lilburn. 770-279-9100.